



Boloria euphrosyne
The Pearl-bordered Fritillary is a beautiful butterfly with orange and black patterns. It loves to flutter around flowers and is often found in grassy areas during warm months.
Habitat: Grasslands
The Pearl-bordered Fritillary has bright orange upperwings with bold black markings and a distinctive scalloped edge. Its underside hindwings feature a beautiful pattern of silvery 'pearl-like' spots, making it stand out from similar fritillaries.




Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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It sleeps through winter as a tiny caterpillar, hidden in leaves!
Its caterpillars are very fuzzy and bristly to the touch!
Males often chase other butterflies from their favorite sunny spots.
This butterfly tastes with its feet to find the best flowers!
Pearl-bordered Fritillary has silvery, 'pearl-like' spots on its hindwings that help them camouflage when resting amongst leaves and flowers.
Pearl-bordered Fritillary larvae can only eat violet leaves, allowing them to specialize and grow quickly in specific habitats.
Pearl-bordered Fritillary can bask in the sun to warm up, which helps them fly faster and escape from predators.
Pearl-bordered Fritillary uses tiny antennae to detect flower nectar and even find mates through subtle scent signals.
Caterpillars munch on violet leaves, while adult butterflies sip sweet flower nectar.
Age differences: Larvae eat violet leaves; adults drink nectar from wildflowers.

Viola riviniana
Larvae feed exclusively on its leaves.
Cyanistes caeruleus
Preys on adult butterflies and caterpillars.

Cirsium arvense
Adults visit flowers for nourishing nectar.
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
No aliases listed yet.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch butterflies from a distance and don't try to catch them.
35-45 mm
15-20 mm
14-21 days
15 km/h
Caterpillars munch on violet leaves, while adult butterflies sip sweet flower nectar.
Grasslands
Foraging
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